Desolate Quote by Edwin Abbott Abbott
![“[W]alking sometimes in a perfectly desolate plain where there have been no houses nor trees to guide me, I have been occasionally compelled to remain stationary for hours together, waiting till the rain came before continuing my journey.” quote by Edwin Abbott Abbott](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/1b8/edwin-abbott-abbott-73338_journey_w-alking-sometimes-in-a-perfectly-desola_1232811.jpg)
““[W]alking sometimes in a perfectly desolate plain where there have been no houses nor trees to guide me, I have been occasionally compelled to remain stationary for hours together, waiting till the rain came before continuing my journey.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Flatland by Edwin Abbott Abbott, 1884
In desolate moments, pause and wait for the inevitable change before moving forward.
In simple terms: Pause in emptiness, then continue when conditions improve.
Key Takeaway
Embrace patience during uncertainty.
Themes
patience
reflection
journey
Mood
contemplative
calm
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- travel
- creative projects
- personal growth
- decision making
Key Concepts
existentialism
mindfulness
Questions to Reflect On
- When do you need to wait versus act?
- How does stillness aid clarity?
A Different Perspective
Waiting may cause missed opportunities if overused.
![“I expected the unexpected and went [on the Moon] with an open mind. I think the visual scene was described by my words on first landing - "magnificent desolation." Magnificent for the achievement of being there, and desolate for the eons of lifelessness.” quote by Buzz Aldrin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/5ef/buzz-aldrin-954_achievement_i-expected-the-unexpected-and-went-on-th_304425.jpg)
